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About Ballia

Ballia

Ballia is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The eastern part of the city lies at the meeting of the two rivers – Ganges and Ghaghara. The city is often referred to as Baghi Ballia as a remembrance of its significance in the country’s freedom struggle. The legendary Mangal Pandey was also born in the district.

Places to StayBallia as a city is not really a tourist hotspot. Thus, lodging options in the city are to a large extent limited. However, Patna in the neghbouring Bihar (131 km away) has plenty of options. Some of the lodges which are worth considering are Marwari Awas Griha Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Lalita Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 300), Kautilya Vihar (Tariff – Rs. 700) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Ballia is Hindi. The Bhojpuri dialect, spoken mostly across the border in Bihar, is the dominant language here.

EventsThe important festivals celebrated are Holi in March, Dusshera in September-October and Diwali in November and the two Eid(s).

Places of InterestApart from the Suraha Tal Lake other places of interests in the city include Bhrigu Mandir, Shahid Smarak, Botanical Garden and Sri Jungli Baba Mandir.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Patna International Airport at a distance of 128 km.

Rail:The city has a big railway station of its own. A major railway station, Varanasi Junction Railway Station, is located at a distance of 140 km.

Bus:Mostly state-run UPSRTC buses serve the local populace here. Ticketgoose.com is one of the best portals from where you can book bus online.